M&A Deal Summary

Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality Acquires Denali Backcountry Lodge and Denali Cabins

On September 19, 2011, Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality acquired leisure company Denali Backcountry Lodge and Denali Cabins

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality’s 4th transaction in the Leisure sector.
  • This is Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality’s 1st transaction in Alabama.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2011-09-19
Target Denali Backcountry Lodge and Denali Cabins
Sector Leisure
Buyer(s) Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Denali Backcountry Lodge and Denali Cabins

Alaska, Alabama, United States
Denali Backcountry Lodge and Denali Cabins, With 42 guest rooms on six acres, the property features full-service accommodations, including dining and recreation facilities.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality

Denver, Arizona, United States

Category Company
Founded 1926
Sector Business Services
Employees1,500
Revenue 366M USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Viad operates through two businesses: Pursuit and GES. Pursuit is a collection of attractions, lodges and hotels, and sightseeing tours in iconic locations. GES is a full-service live events company serving 70% of the Fortune 1000 in 75+ countries. Viad was founded in 1926 and is based in Denver, Arizona.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 14
Sector: Leisure M&A 4 of 5
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 5 of 13
State: Alabama M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 5 of 10
Year: 2011 M&A 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-06-30 St. Mary Lodge & Resort

Columbia Falls, Montana, United States

St. Mary Lodge and Resort is an upscale full-service lodge situated just outside Glacier National Park’s east entrance in St. Mary, Montana. With 115 guest rooms spread among six facilities, the property features accommodations ranging from luxury lodge rooms and suites to rustic and relaxing cottages and motel rooms.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-03-07 Banff International Hotel

Banff, Alberta, Canada

The Banff International Hotel is a hotel property with 162 guest rooms. It features full-service accommodations, including a restaurant and recreation facilities, and is within walking distance of restaurants, museums and shopping.

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